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Karitane Point Surf Forecast
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Karitane Point surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 08 Nov 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:
The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 10th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 8 | 32 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 75 | 110 | 54 | 64 | 33 | 24 | 138 | 677 | 620 | 202 | 138 | 430 | 367 | 260 | 499 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross | on | on | on | on | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 1.83 | 6:38AM 1.96 | 7:03PM 1.77 | 7:40AM 1.90 | 8:07PM 1.72 | 8:45AM 1.83 | 9:13PM 1.67 | 9:50AM 1.77 | 10:18PM 1.64 | 10:52AM 1.73 | 11:19PM 1.63 | 11:48AM 1.70 | 12:14AM 1.63 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:01PM 0.11 | 12:21AM 0.06 | 1:03PM 0.17 | 1:23AM 0.11 | 2:06PM 0.21 | 2:27AM 0.16 | 3:09PM 0.24 | 3:30AM 0.20 | 4:09PM 0.26 | 4:30AM 0.23 | 5:06PM 0.26 | 5:26AM 0.25 | 5:58PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
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Information about the Karitane Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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